Transportation Minister Participates in LEAP 2025 Tech Conference
According to Bahrain News Agency, the minister commended the historic and strategic partnership between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, particularly in the domains of telecommunications, information technology, and digital transformation. He highlighted the ongoing support from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed expressed pride in the continuous tech initiatives supported by the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council, co-chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. He noted the positive impact these initiatives have had on enhancing investment cooperation and exchanging expertise in telecom infrastructure and digital innovation.
He commended Saudi Arabia's efforts in organizing the global event, which addresses the future of the telecom and IT sector and showcases the latest innovations. The event involves 18 countries, over 1,000 speakers and experts, 1,800 exhibitors, and around 680 startups. The minister emphasized the importance of the event as a key platform for attracting investments and tech companies, accelerating digital transformation locally, regionally, and globally, with a focus on AI, digital economy, smart cities, and clean technology.
The minister opened Bahrain's pavilion, highlighting the participation of 22 Bahraini startups in telecom and IT. He highlighted Bahrain's commitment to providing a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and startups through modern policies and initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and the quality of services.
Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed held meetings with several ministers, officials, investors, innovators, and representatives from both the public and private sectors. He also visited various exhibition booths to discuss developments in digital transformation and explore global technological innovations related to healthcare, education, sustainable energy, and the digital economy.
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